36 Hoppers Abilities (2/2)

”Well, I'll be damned, if it isn't the son of Marshal Valorheart. I should've known.” Maddock chuckled as he realized Raven's identity.

Raven only smiled, he then lowered his voice and said: ”The less people who hears about the words that I'm about to say, the better.”

Chief Director Maddock's mood suddenly became solemn, Jackson was once again confused but decided to hear Raven out.

”Chief Maddock, please write a letter to my dad about the suspicious encounter that we discussed before. The more detailed the better, leave your seal as well so that my dad can confirm your identity. In less than a day, he will send his men to cooperate with you. Also, it would do you good if you scour every corner of this place to look for something wrong. Those people are most likely trying to frame the Beast Domestication Center to create unrest to the people.”

His words were softly spoken but it contained a severe information. Jackson was starting to follow the conversation while Chief Maddock's face were getting uglier.

”Young Friend Raven, do you think it's the Black Curtain Guild?” As Maddock said this, Jackson suddenly showed a somber expression.

”Most likely. I don't know what their target is, but since they are here then it all boils down to one simple thing: To create chaos. Of all the people YOU should know what will happen if this place went chaotic. All of your hardwork will be wasted, I don't want to see that specially that this place is very important to the kingdom. Once they achieve their goal here, then their influence will reach a higher echelons of the kingdom which is going to be bad news to us.”

Chief Maddock and Jackson's faces were unsightly, it can't be helped, this move was too dirty.

”To be totally honest?” Raven added, ”I think there's more to it. Of all the times that they would attack, why now right? Is it a coincidence that they will make a move when some brats from the institutes are out to play? I don't think so. Makes me feel like were being targeted as well.”

Now this, this words finally made the two shudder with eyes wide open. If what Raven said were to be true, then this made this whole situation more troublesome as it was originally.

Imagine, a place where deadly beasts were confined and being domesticated, suddenly became chaotic. Beasts rampaging attacking everyone on sight. Then the students, who had myriad of backgrounds, were also attacked. Now this place will be the focus of everyones attention and will be penalized for something that wasn't even at fault. All the while, the ones who planned these things out were just relaxing and waiting for the show to unfold, then move and use the chaotic situation to their advantage.

”What a nasty move.” Maddock hissed between his teeth. Even Jackson was grounding his teeth in anger.

”That's why it's better to move as quickly and as discreet as possible.” Raven said calmly, ”Maybe, we could still turn the situation around. Maybe we could even find their camps, therefore lessening their forces inside our home.”

The two nodded in agreement. Without further ado, Maddock began writing a letter to give to Raven. Meanwhile, Jackson became a bit restless, he too wanted to help specially that this kid in front of him just granted him a fortune.

”Is there anyway that I could help?” Jackson asked Raven.

”Of course!” Raven said: ”In fact you are crucial to the plan. While the Chief is cleaning out this place, your task is to stay alert and protect us. Later tonight, you can inform Old Lee about the situation and maybe do some covert mission through the vicinity of the area, you Lair Hunting Knights specializes in moving through the darkness so this should be easy for you.”

Jackson immediately understood what Raven wanted to happen so he nodded his head. In fact, if he says that he should do it now, then Jackson will immediately disappear to move. Hesitation isn't a trait of a Lair Hunting Knight.

”Okay, let's pretend that this conversation didn't happen, specially in front of them. We could say that we are discussing some important traits of your new partner.” Maddock said as he finished the letter that he will give to Raven.

”Pass the letter to Sir Jackson first, he should give that to me secretly, there might be prying eyes here and warn them since my Mirage Hawk is out, my identity isn't a secret to my classmates anyway. He could give the letter to me later in the carriage. I'm not being paranoid, I'm just being prepared.”

The two were stunned at first but then his plan did make sense, so Maddock gave the letter to Jackson and they all stood up to return to the people outside.